Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
Aliens: A sci-fi film that should’ve won the Oscar for Best Actress
May 9, 2017 | David FarnorBigger, bolder and beautifully emotional, James Cameron’s sci-fi is one of the greatest sequels ever made.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sense8 Season 2, Episodes 7, 8 and 9
May 9, 2017 | Chris BryantPersonal, provoking, and passionate, Sense8’s second season continues to be truly unmissable.Read More
Alien: The sci-fi horror where you can hear people scream
May 8, 2017 | David FarnorThis sci-fi horror classic is a precisely terrifying feat of film-making in every possible way. Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 19
May 8, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers
Oh, President Kirkman. The only Commander in Chief of the United States of America to hold a secret back-room meeting to discuss funding for musical instruments. At least, as far as we know. That really is … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
May 8, 2017 | David FarnorDirector: Jeff Garlin Cast: Jeff Garlin, Natasha Lyonne, Ava Acres Watch Handsome online in the UK: Netflix UK
Detective comedies typically come in two flavours: the tale of a bumbling idiot who nonetheless gets their man, or a story about … Read More
VOD film review: A Monster Calls
May 8, 2017 | David FarnorA hugely moving tribute to the profound power of storytelling.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Riverdale Season 1, Episode 12
May 7, 2017 | David FarnorRiverdale Season 1’s crackingly-paced penultimate episode delivers answers and questions in typically meta style.Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 18
May 7, 2017 | David FarnorKatie McGrath and killer tech – what’s not to like about this cute, character-building episode of Supergirl?Read More
Catch up TV review: Britain Today Tonight, The Keith and Paddy Picture Show, Extreme Cake Makers
May 7, 2017 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Small Crimes
May 7, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsNikolaj Coster-Waldau delivera fun performance in this modest, efficient thriller.Read More